Hello! We are taking a touring detour for some Trivia today. Fourth Trivia of course! Here are the top 5 Patriotic States according to Wallethub.com for 2015. 1. Virginia 2. Washington 3. Colorado 4. Idaho 5. Alaska The two states we frequent most-- 11. Missouri 22. Kansas Check out Wallethub and see where your state ranks. Here are the top 10 Patriotic Songs according to Cheatsheet.com for 2015. 1 "God Bless the USA"--Lee Greenwood 2. "America"--Waylon Jennings 3. "Red, White and Blue"-- Lynyrd Skynryd 4. "Ragged Old Flag"-- Johnny Cash 5. "Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue"--Toby Keith 6. "Living in America"-- James Brown 7. "Citizen Solider"--3 Doors Down 8. "America Will Survive"-- Hank Williams, Jr. 9. "The Fighting Side of Me-- Merle Haggard 10. "R.O.C.K in the USA"-- John Mellencamp None of the ones I thought of are this list. Yankee Doodle, The Star Spangled Banner, Oh Beautiful... You get the idea. ~Keep on Dreaming~
Hello! It's Maker Monday and today I have two great quickies for your 4th holiday activities! First up: Frozen Grapes Wash and dry your grapes, thread on skewers and freeze. Serve when ready. Enjoy!
Next up a take on those popular Smore's! Chewy Smore's Snack Mix 2 C Popped Fat-Free Kettle Corn 1 C Golden Grahams Cereal 3/4 C Cocoa Puffs Cereal 3/4 C Mini Marshmallows 10 Mini Tootsie Rolls Cut Tootsie Rolls into small pieces. In a ziplock bag, mix the tootsie rolls with the rest of the ingred- ients, close bag and mix thoroughly. Makes 6 servings-so double of needed. 109 cals per serving 103 mg sodium 13.5 grams sugar From a Hungry Girls Cookbook ~Keep on Dreaming~
Hello friends! We have made it to Friday! Book Challenge Update: As of today, I have read 15 of the 50 books that I have challenged myself to read and then Mr. Ken put his two cents in on. Number 16 coming right up!!!
Job Update: It is with great sadness that I have declined to take the job. The cost of insurance was too much, which we knew it would be. We had come up with a solution but it hindered on asking for more money, which they said no to. So ... here we are. Thanks for listening and your help, it was truly appreciated! Have a super weekend!!!! ~Keep on Dreaming~
Good Morning Friends! Job update--no decision as of yet. Looking at insurance quotes still. Today's thoughts--- " A woman is like a teabag-you never know how strong she is until she gets in hot water." ~Eleanor Roosevelt "You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it. ~Maya Angelou Thanks for your patience with my slow posting! I appreciate everyone!! ~Keep on Dreaming~
Welcome to Touring Tuesday and Oklahoma in a Severe Thunderstorm. Back in May we went to see my sister- in-law and her family for a mini family reunion, we had traveling companions for this trip--- Ken's brother Gregg and his girlfriend Julie. Now this "thunderstorm" weather was with us most of the weekend. LOTS and LOTS storms, rain , wind, flooding etc. Not the weekend to be visiting let me just say. Thought we might have build an ark to get home!
Our refuge from the storm (once we found it in the driving rain). Welcome to Country Inn and Suites. Home away from home. After settling in, we went back out into the driving rain for dinner with the rest of the group. I know--not real bright but we were there to see our family and we were hungry!
It was decided that since the rain was going to dampen outside activities that indoor ones would have to work so on Saturday we met and headed over to the National Cowboy and Western Museum. It is located on Persimmon Hill in north east Oklahoma City. Sounds stuffy right? I was surprised and pleased!There is a lot more to it than it sounds. For instance: As you walk in the door this magnificent sculpture greets visitors. This 18 ft tall, four ton beauty is called "End of the Trail."
Right outside the window is a beautiful gazing pond.
One of the many statues in the gallery. As you can see this one is John Wayne.
No we did not leave and go to Washington D.C. this sculpture is by James Earle Fraser's depiction of Lincoln quietly meditating during the Civil War.
In the Special Events Center, visitors will see five truly amazing 18 x 46 feet Triptych Panoramic Murals. Painted by Wilson Hurley (1924-2008) Windows of the West depict five American Landscapes at sunset.
California Suite
Arizona Suite
New Mexico Suite
Utah Suite
Wyoming Suite
Across the hall from the Special Events Center was a sculpture of Charlton Heston. See the tag below.
Sorry to say--I am not familiar with this character.
Now I do know this suit and who wore it. As you see from the tag below--this is Brett Maverick's suit from the T.V. series: "Brett Maverick." (Reruns of course)
So fun to see the actual costume! We sill stop the tour here and see more of the museum next Tuesday. ~Keep on Dreaming~
Thank you to everyone who gave suggestions on this good dilemma that I have. All were very helpful and I will be putting them to good use over the next couple of days. Ok, so in the last post I did not reveal the REAL dilemma to this job prospect--they do not offer HEALTH INSURANCE due to being a small center at this time. Currently as an employee of the school district I have a health insurance plan that does not break the bank each month--if you get my drift. It would not be smart to walk away from that. Looking at my options. Sooooo, now you see what the issue is. Lots to think about! ~Keep on Dreaming~
Good Afternoon! Lots of thinking has been happening here and I wished it was as serene as the picture above! Maybe you wise folks in blogland can help a friend with her thoughts. 1. Do I change jobs after 15 years? An opportunity has been placed in my hands, something I have wanted for a long time-but there is a big ? I won't go into it...but I will say the big ? goes along with the offer. Last year was HORRIBLE and I feel that this opportunity has come at a great time. BUT... what to do? Sorry to be so vague. 2. Mr. Ken has had a HUGE Gout flare-up with several visits to the Dr. Lots of projects are on hold now until we can get Mr. back to being 100 % and that is so frustrating for both of us. This particular bout has been harder to get rid of and my husband is NOT at all patient when he doesn't feel good. He IS getting there but it is a very slow process. 3. What is up in Blogland? Is blogging going bye bye? Is it because it is Summer? Is it because of Facebook or Pinterest? I have seen readership go down and comments too. I have looked at some of the more "popular" blogs too and they don'thave the comments they used to. Maybe people are just popping in and out instead of leaving comments. I love to see comments, I enjoy connecting with everyone that way. Oh well...Thanks for listening!! That's what's in my head this week. It's kinda like that new Pixar movie coming out with all the characters in your head. ~Keep on Dreaming~
Welcome! It is Maker Monday. Today I would like to show you my "off the street freebie." Back in March, our neighbor's (down the street) had this out on their curb. I spyed it with my little eye so as we were leaving later I had Mr. Ken stop so I could take a gander at it. Got out, took a quick look and started hauling it up to our house. Ken asked if I needed help--"no just follow me in case I do" I said. As you can see it is a changing table but to me it is a "shelving unit, holder of many things."
Initially I thought I would paint the whole thing but changed my mind. It was it in good shape so I just cleaned it up.
And painted the shelves. The top one is pink and the other two have dots on them. When I get my sewing room in order it will go in there. Mr. Ken will saw one of the bars off the top shelf. I want the front of the shelf to be open. I bought baskets for the bottom shelf --to hold my junk. There you have it. Baby changing table turned into a shelving unit. Plus it was FREE!!! ~Keep on Dreaming~
Welcome to Fragment Friday. Where we will have bits and pieces to discuss. Fragment 1: Today is National Doughnut Day! Enjoy! Most Krispy Creme Stores are giving them out to customers. What is your favorite doughnut? I like filled Long Johns, Twists and Apple Fritters. Fragment 2: Challenge update! As of this morning I have read 4 books in the challenge! 50 - 4 = 46 Just wanted to see this in writing. :) Watch out Mr. Ken!!!!! Enjoy your weekend! ~Keep on Dreaming~
